RR Braking Problem

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20 years ago

Mon, Dec 1, 2003 10:46 AM

1995 RR (P38A) Hse 4.6 - 106000 miles. Recently begun to notice foot braking just after start-up is virtually non-existent. Vehicle is always put into reverse, down a slight incline to carry out a 3 point turn, before continuing on journey. Is braking system powered through engine assistance, and could this be the root of the problem? Brakes soon work in a reasonable manner but I believe could be better.

Bob

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20 years ago

Mon, Dec 1, 2003 3:22 PM

Sounds like a slow ABS pump. Or a break somewhere in the system that takes awhile for the ABS pump to fully charge the system.

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20 years ago

Mon, Dec 1, 2003 6:53 PM

BoB-B> 1995 RR (P38A) Hse 4.6 - 106000 miles. Recently begun to BoB-B> notice foot braking just after start-up is virtually BoB-B> non-existent. Vehicle is always put into reverse, down a BoB-B> slight incline to carry out a 3 point turn, before BoB-B> continuing on journey. Is braking system powered through BoB-B> engine assistance, and could this be the root of the BoB-B> problem? Brakes soon work in a reasonable manner but I BoB-B> believe could be better.

The ABS brakes rely on an electric pump to maintain pressure. This is stored in an accumulator - the almost spherical object visible above the shock absorber on the driver's side. They do "wear out" and need to be replaced. I have this happening occasionally and some flashes from the ABS warning lamp and the car is going in on Friday for a new accumulator.

AndyC

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